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Community Foundation of St. Clair County Scholarship information

Scholarships are labeled to show if they are awarded based on MERIT, NEED or both.

The deadline for 2012-13 has passed. Applications for 2013-14 will be available in January 2013.

Applications are available at www.stclairfoundation.org/scholarships.

MERIT • NEEDHoward A. Acheson Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a chemistry major or student training for a career in an engineering discipline who is a resident of St. Clair County. Selected on academic achievements, with a secondary bias on economic need.
 
MERITBlue Water Shipmasters
Awarded to a Blue Water Area resident (St. Clair County or Lambton County, Ontario) who is enrolled or accepted into the deck or engineering program at the Great Lakes Maritime Academy, the St. Clair County Community College transfer program for the Great Lakes Maritime Academy or the Georgian Marine Program. Must have a minimum 2.0 GPA (U.S. applicants), 65 of 2.5 (on 5.0 scale) for Canadian applicants. Academic record, extracurricular activities and job experience will be taken into account.
 
 NEEDJoseph Caimi Scholarship Fund
Awarded to a graduating senior of Algonac High School who is pursuing a degree in education. Selection based on economic need, with a secondary bias on community involvement.
 
 Jack S. Campbell Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a resident of St. Clair County. Applicant or family member must be employed full time in the wholesale and industrial supply and lighting business.
 
 Darin Conrad Memorial Fund
Provides scholarships for graduating seniors of Capac High School.
 
 Vera Fuller-Hansen Educational Trust Fund
Provides scholarships for residents of Algonac, Clay Township, Cottrellville Township or Marine City pursuing a career that will benefit mankind (doctors, dentists, teachers, ministers, etc.). Awarded to a graduating senior or someone who has graduated from high school no more than 12 months prior.
 
MERIT • NEEDCharles Myron Gossman Scholarship Fund
Awarded to a resident of St. Clair County who is an honorably discharged military veteran. Selection based on financial need, community involvement and academic performance.
 
 Pauline Groff Music Scholarship
Awarded to a high school senior or college freshman pursuing a musical career. Must have participated in the National Federation of Music Clubs Festival and/or the Michigan Music Teachers Student achievement testing with a PHMTA teacher.
 
MERIT • NEED Christian B. and Agnes A. Haas Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a graduate of an East China School District school. Selection based on academic achievement and economic need.
 
MERIT • NEEDBarbara Ann Kessler Saph Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a graduate of Marine City High School or St. Clair High School who demonstrates leadership, financial need, good academic standing, and strong service to school and community.
 
 Little Brothers / Little Sisters of St. Clair County Scholarship

Graduating seniors of Marine City, Marysville, Port Huron, Port Huron Northern, St. Clair or students currently attending SC4. Must be full-time with a minimum 2.5 GPA.

 
 Lillian M. Perry Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarships to female graduates of Port Huron Northern High School who major in English and are residents of St. Clair County.
 
NEEDMarian Pollock Moore Fund
Provides scholarships to students who demonstrate financial need and are residents of St. Clair County.
 
 River District Hospital Auxiliary - McFern-Smeltzer Scholarship
Awarded to a student enrolled in at least the second year of a health care related course of study. Recipient must be a resident of St. Clair County, Richmond or New Baltimore.
 
 F. William and Patricia Schwarz Fund
Provides a scholarship for a graduating senior of Marine City High School or St. Clair High School.
 
 Randy Sugars Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a graduate/alumni of St. Clair High School who demonstrates a spirit of patriotism and exemplary citizenship through community involvement, volunteerism, military service and/or support of military families.
 
MERITJames T. Wilhelm Memorial Scholarship Fund
Awarded to a graduating senior scholar athlete from a St. Clair County high school.
 
MERITJohn F. and Rose Marie Wismer Community Foundation Scholarship
Awarded to a graduating senior who demonstrates high intellectual and academic achievement and will be evaluated on the interest and respect for their fellow citizens, the ability to lead, and involvement in fine arts, athletics, co-curricular activities and service work.
 
 Bert D. and Rose E. Wright Memorial Scholarship Fund
Provides a scholarship to students pursuing a business program.